CLINICAL NURSE at Alight Rwanda
Location
Rwanda (On-site)
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
2–3 YEARS
JOB VACANCY – CLINICAL NURSE
Organization: Alight Rwanda
Location: Rwanda (Refugee Camps)
Application Deadline: January 22, 2026 – 23:59
About Alight Rwanda
Alight Rwanda (formerly American Refugee Committee) has been delivering impactful humanitarian programs in Rwanda since 1994. Operating across all five refugee camps, Alight provides integrated services in health, protection, livelihoods, and community development. The organization is known for innovative approaches such as the SASA! methodology, promoting gender equality, preventing GBV, and strengthening community resilience.
Alight Rwanda continues to work with refugee and host communities to create sustainable, people-centered solutions.
Position Title: Clinical Nurse
Primary Purpose of the Position
The Clinical Nurse will provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis support, treatment, follow-up, and health education. The role requires strong clinical skills, adherence to national health protocols, accurate recordkeeping, and collaboration with multidisciplinary health teams to ensure quality healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct patient interviews and physical examinations to support diagnosis.
Document laboratory requests, findings, and clinical notes in patient files and registers.
Prescribe treatments with attention to dosage, side effects, and patient safety.
Identify and refer patients requiring medical doctor consultation.
Ensure consultations start and end according to schedule.
Perform PIT when necessary and report all HIV-positive cases to the HIV Program.
Ensure full integration of Family Planning (FP) services during consultations.
Maintain medical materials and equipment.
Coordinate with other health staff on self-assessment of clinical skills and challenges.
Register patients and maintain records in line with health center protocols.
Follow up on consulted and hospitalized patients.
Organize and manage patient files according to confidentiality and organizational standards.
Provide patients with clear information on their conditions, medications, and health education.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Alight Health Coordinator.
Education, Technical Skills & Knowledge Required
Minimum A1 Diploma in Nursing or related field from a recognized institution.
Full registration and valid practicing license with the Rwanda Medical Council.
2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in low-resource or fast-paced environments.
Experience working with vulnerable or displaced populations.
Knowledge of:
Health Information Systems
Nutrition protocols
HIV and Primary Health Care guidelines
Reproductive Health and Rwanda Ministry of Health protocols
Experience in patient data collection and health systems monitoring.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English or French.
Experience working in refugee settings is an added advantage.
Key Behaviors and Competencies
Strong commitment to Alight’s mission and values.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and process management skills.
Collaborative and results-oriented approach.
Initiative, resourcefulness, and innovation.
Strong interpersonal and participatory leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in dynamic environments.
Application Guidelines
Interested and qualified candidates should submit one single PDF document containing:
One-page Cover Letter
Academic Degree
Nursing License
National ID
Updated CV (maximum 3 pages)
Names, titles, and contact details of three professional referees (including current or most recent supervisor)
📧 Send applications to: RWJobs@WEAREALIGHT.ORG
📌 Email subject: Clinical Nurse
🗓 Deadline: January 22, 2026 at 23:59
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable employment laws.